[Post-traumatic aneurysm of the right ventricular outflow tract with concomitant tricuspid valve insufficiency]

Right ventricular aneurysms of different etiology are rare findings. Aneurysms of traumatic origin after penetrating accidents are reported. After nonpenetrating traumas formation of a right ventricular aneurysm, however, has not yet been reported. This case report deals with a 25-year-old patient who developed an aneurysm of the right ventricular outflow tract and tricuspid regurgitation after a nonpenetrating chest trauma. Clinical, hemodynamic, and echocardiographic findings with a follow up for 18 months demonstrate excellent adaptation to the traumatic changes. Therapeutic consequences are discussed with respect to the literature and prognosis.